*The Lekki Headmaster: Chapter 12 - ...Dawn*

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Mr Bepo is set to leave on a flight by 10:00 pm on a Saturday and boarding rites are set to begin around 5:00 pm. He chooses to leave around 3:00 pm. As he is about to call an Uber, his landlord, Mr Ogunwale, and his family come to bid their farewells. The landlord offers to drive him to the airport.

Mr Ogunwale offers a brief prayer for the traveller and then proceeds to drive his Honda Pilot out of the garage. Mr Bepo packed two big bags and a smaller one. His wife had advised him to travel light but not to forget essential items like iru (locust beans) and egusi with ground crayfish and dry snail. He found all of these at the famous Oyingbo market.

Bepo had sold his car for N1.5 million to the Stardom School’s accountant and had gifted his electronics to the landlady. As they drive to the Murtala Muhammed Airport, they meet the Vice Principal, Mrs Grace Apeh, the accountant, Mr Oyelana and Mr Audu along the road. They had planned to accompany him to the airport.

At the airport, the Stardom staff follow him to the check-in point where they go through the security points and get his bags checked. The staff has to bid farewell as they depart to beat the Lagos traffic. As he settles down waiting for the boarding call, he falls asleep and dreams that he is at the Heritage Museum in Badagry where he is counting the slaves who are beaten and then forced to enter the ship at the Point of No Return. He counts the slaves, all 7 million of them and at the end, a white man tells him to enter the ship. He yells: “Noooo!” This is when an airline official gently tapped on his shoulder. It is time for him to get on board the plane.

The Monday after Mr Bepo’s departure, the students and the MD feel the impact of his absence. However the MD assures the students that they would get another principal. But just before the MD could say more, the students draw her attention to Bepo who has returned. The students immediately sweep him off his feet as he tells them that he is back and that he is not leaving as he is going to complete his mission. His voice is barely heard as the students chant the school’s victory song.


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*📖 LITERATURE IN ENGLISH JAMB PAST QUESTIONS*

1. Who wrote Things Fall Apart?
A. Chinua Achebe
B. Wole Soyinka
C. J.P. Clark
D. Cyprian Ekwensi


2. The main character in Death and the King’s Horseman is:
A. Elesin
B. Babu
C. Eman
D. Ade


3. In literature, a “protagonist” is:
A. The villain
B. The main character
C. The author
D. The narrator


4. The genre of The Lion and the Jewel is:
A. Poetry
B. Drama
C. Novel
D. Short story


5. Which author is known for political plays in Nigeria?
A. Wole Soyinka
B. Chinua Achebe
C. Flora Nwapa
D. Ken Saro-Wiwa


6. A metaphor is:
A. A comparison using “like” or “as”
B. A direct comparison without “like” or “as”
C. An exaggeration
D. A question


7. The theme of Things Fall Apart revolves around:
A. Colonialism and tradition
B. Romance
C. Science
D. Sports


8. Who wrote Songs of Sorrow?
A. J.P. Clark
B. Soyinka
C. Chinua Achebe
D. Buchi Emecheta


9. In literature, “climax” refers to:
A. The start of a story
B. The turning point of a story
C. The background
D. The ending


10. A “foil” character is:
A. The main character
B. A character who contrasts with another
C. The author
D. The narrator


11. Which of these is a tragic hero?
A. Hamlet
B. Othello
C. Okonkwo
D. All of the above


12. Who is the author of Sons and Daughters?
A. J.C. De Graft
B. Chinua Achebe
C. Wole Soyinka
D. Buchi Emecheta


13. The main idea of a poem is called its:
A. Theme
B. Plot
C. Setting
D. Character


14. In drama, the “act” is:
A. A chapter
B. A division of the play
C. The dialogue
D. The scenery


15. A “soliloquy” is:
A. A character speaking alone on stage
B. A conversation between two characters
C. A poem
D. A song


16. Which of the following is a short story?
A. The Voter
B. Things Fall Apart
C. Death and the King’s Horseman
D. The Lion and the Jewel


17. The climax in Things Fall Apart occurs when:
A. Okonkwo kills Ikemefuna
B. Okonkwo dies
C. Okonkwo marries
D. The market opens


18. The narrator of a story tells the:
A. Dialogue only
B. Entire story
C. Characters’ thoughts only
D. Ending only


19. Which of these is an example of irony?
A. A fire station burns down
B. The sun rises
C. A baby cries
D. A bird flies


20. The main character in The Dilemma of a Ghost is:
A. Eman
B. Elesin
C. Okonkwo
D. Saro


21. In literature, “setting” refers to:
A. Time and place of the story
B. The plot
C. The climax
D. The author


22. Which is a theme in most of Soyinka’s plays?
A. Human rights and culture
B. Love stories
C. Fantasy
D. Science fiction


23. The poet of A Letter to My Son is:
A. Wole Soyinka
B. Christopher Okigbo
C. J.P. Clark
D. Ken Saro-Wiwa


24. “All the world’s a stage” is an example of:
A. Hyperbole
B. Metaphor
C. Simile
D. Personification


25. The antagonist in Things Fall Apart is:
A. The white missionaries
B. Okonkwo
C. Nwoye
D. Ezinma


26. Which is a prose work?
A. Things Fall Apart
B. The Road Not Taken
C. Ode to Joy
D. Death and the King’s Horseman (play)


27. Which of these is an epic?
A. The Odyssey
B. Things Fall Apart
C. The Lion and the Jewel
D. Sons and Daughters


28. What is a motif in literature?
A. Repeated idea or symbol
B. Main character
C. Setting
D. Author


29. Who wrote The Voter?
A. Chinua Achebe
B. Wole Soyinka
C. J.C. De Graft
D. Flora Nwapa


30. In a play, “dialogue” refers to:
A. Music
B. Characters’ speech
C. Setting
D. Theme


31. The main character in The Lion and the Jewel is:
A. Sidi
B. Okonkwo
C. Eman
D. Elesin


32. In literature, a “flashback” is:
A. Future event
B. Past event shown in the present
C. Dialogue
D. Setting


33. Which of these is a Nigerian female novelist?
A. Flora Nwapa
B. Wole Soyinka
C. Chinua Achebe
D. J.P. Clark


34. The structure of a short story usually includes:
A. Introduction, body, conclusion
B. Chapters
C. Acts
D. Scenes


35. The main conflict in a story is:
A. The problem faced by the protagonist
B. The title
C. The narrator
D. The author


36. In poetry, “stanza” is:
A. A line
B. A paragraph of lines
C. A title
D. A rhyme

37. The climax of a play is:
A. The opening
B. The turning point
C. The dialogue
D. The theme


38. The author of The Road Not Taken is:
A. Robert Frost
B. Chinua Achebe
C. Soyinka
D. Christopher Okigbo


39. The theme of a story is:
A. Its underlying message
B. Its title
C. Its dialogue
D. Its author


40. In drama, “stage directions” tell:
A. Where and how actors move
B. Plot
C. Theme
D. Conflict


41. Which character is a foil to Okonkwo?
A. Obierika
B. Ikemefuna
C. Nwoye
D. Ezinma


42. A soliloquy is usually:
A. Spoken to the audience
B. Sung
C. Written only
D. Imaginary


43. Which is a common theme in Achebe’s works?
A. Clash of cultures
B. Romance
C. Science
D. Fantasy


44. Which of these is a Nigerian dramatist?
A. Wole Soyinka
B. Shakespeare
C. Langston Hughes
D. Homer


45. Who is the author of The Dilemma of a Ghost?
A. Ama Ata Aidoo
B. Chinua Achebe
C. Flora Nwapa
D. Buchi Emecheta


46. “Imagery” in poetry refers to:
A. Use of words to create pictures
B. Dialogue
C. Conflict
D. Setting


47. The protagonist in Sons and Daughters is:
A. Dadzie
B. Okonkwo
C. Elesin
D. Sidi


48. Which is an example of dramatic irony?
A. Audience knows the truth, characters don’t
B. Character speaks clearly
C. Narrator explains everything
D. Author writes a poem


49. In literature, “tone” refers to:
A. Author’s attitude toward the subject
B. Character
C. Setting
D. Theme


50. The climax in Death and the King’s Horseman is:
A. Elesin’s failure to fulfill duty
B. Elesin marries
C. Market day
D. Opening scene

*LITERATURE ANSWERS🧑‍💻 📚 📝*

1. Things Fall Apart – A (Chinua Achebe)
Things Fall Apart was written by Chinua Achebe in 1958.


2. Death and the King’s Horseman – A (Elesin)
Death and the King's Horseman centers on Elesin, the king’s horseman. Author: Wole Soyinka.


3. Protagonist – B
A protagonist is the main character in a story.


4. The Lion and the Jewel – B (Drama)
The Lion and the Jewel is a drama (play).


5. Political Plays – A (Wole Soyinka)
Wole Soyinka is known for political and culturally themed plays.


6. Metaphor – B
A metaphor is a direct comparison without using “like” or “as.”


7. Theme of Things Fall Apart – A
The novel focuses on colonialism and African tradition.


8. Songs of Sorrow – A (J.P. Clark)
Songs of Sorrow was written by J. P. Clark.


9. Climax – B
The climax is the turning point of a story.


10. Foil – B
A foil is a character who contrasts with another character.


11. Tragic Hero – D (All of the above)
Hamlet, Othello, and Okonkwo are tragic heroes.


12. Sons and Daughters – A
Sons and Daughters was written by J. C. De Graft.


13. Main idea of a poem – A
The theme is the central message.


14. Act – B
An act is a major division in a play.


15. Soliloquy – A
A soliloquy is a speech delivered alone on stage revealing thoughts.


16. Short Story – A (The Voter)
The Voter is a short story written by Chinua Achebe.


17. Climax in Things Fall Apart – B
The climax occurs when Okonkwo commits suicide.


18. Narrator – B
The narrator tells the entire story.


19. Irony – A
A fire station burning down is an example of irony.


20. The Dilemma of a Ghost – A (Eman)
The Dilemma of a Ghost centers on Eman. Author: Ama Ata Aidoo.


21. Setting – A
Setting refers to the time and place of a story.


22. Soyinka’s Themes – A
His plays often focus on human rights, politics, and culture.


23. A Letter to My Son – A
Written by Wole Soyinka.


24. “All the world’s a stage” – B
This is a metaphor because it directly compares the world to a stage.


25. Antagonist in Things Fall Apart – A
The white missionaries oppose the traditional system.


26. Prose Work – A
Things Fall Apart is a prose work (novel).


27. Epic – A
The Odyssey is an epic poem.


28. Motif – A
A motif is a repeated idea or symbol.


29. The Voter – A
Written by Chinua Achebe.


30. Dialogue – B
Dialogue is the speech between characters.


31. The Lion and the Jewel – A (Sidi)
Sidi is the central character.


32. Flashback – B
A flashback shows a past event in the present narrative.


33. Nigerian Female Novelist – A
Flora Nwapa.


34. Short Story Structure – A
It includes introduction, body, and conclusion.


35. Main Conflict – A
The main problem faced by the protagonist.


36. Stanza – B
A stanza is a paragraph of lines in poetry.


37. Climax of a Play – B
The turning point in the play.


38. The Road Not Taken – A
The Road Not Taken was written by Robert Frost.


39. Theme – A
The underlying message of the story.


40. Stage Directions – A
Instructions that guide actors’ movements and actions.


41. Foil to Okonkwo – A (Obierika)
Obierika contrasts Okonkwo’s rigid personality.


42. Soliloquy – A
Usually spoken alone, revealing inner thoughts to the audience.


43. Achebe’s Theme – A
He often writes about the clash of cultures.


44. Nigerian Dramatist – A
Wole Soyinka.


45. The Dilemma of a Ghost – A
Written by Ama Ata Aidoo.


46. Imagery – A
Imagery uses words to create mental pictures.


47. Sons and Daughters – A (Dadzie)
Dadzie is the protagonist.


48. Dramatic Irony – A
When the audience knows something the characters do not.


49. Tone – A
Tone refers to the author’s attitude toward the subject.


50. Climax in Death and the King’s Horseman – A
The climax occurs when Elesin fails to fulfill his ritual duty.

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